Scott Major is a seasoned news reporter, always chasing breaking stories and living life in the fast lane. But after years of relentless deadlines, exhausting late nights, and the pressure of always being "on," burnout finally catches up with him. On a whim, he decides to take the summer off, leaving behind the newsroom chaos for something slower, something peaceful. He rents a small, cozy bungalow on a quiet beach-a place where the sound of crashing waves replaces the endless chatter of newsrooms. At first, his plan is simple: relax, read, and maybe rediscover a bit of himself along the way. But the ocean has other ideas. One morning, while sipping coffee on his porch, Scott watches a group of surfers carve through the waves like they belong to them. They are confident, carefree, and effortlessly in sync with the sea. When one of them-charismatic, sun-kissed, and full of mischief-spots Scott watching, they call out to him. Before he knows it, Scott is pulled into their world: long days on the water, bonfires under the stars, and friendships that feel deeper than any connection he's had in years. The team is more than just a group of surfers; they're a tight-knit family, each with their own stories, struggles, and dreams. And as Scott gets to know them, he starts to wonder-has he spent too much of his life chasing stories instead of living them? But the ocean is unpredictable, and not everything is as easy as it seems. As Scott is drawn further into their world, he must decide: is this just a summer escape, or has he found something worth holding onto?

"With great power comes great responsibility" "Ah, so you're the reason we have warning labels on everything." "Modern problems require modern solutions." "You turned the page, I burned the book."

When the Hermits get whisked off to an unknown server, who will they meet? And what will happen? It's up to you.... Hello and welcome to SoulFlare! An interactive story where you participate as a new type of entity, a Reader. Similar to Watchers and Listeners, you can interact with the story. Cause chaos or create comfort. Your ideas can be entered into the story as we progress. Each "week" in the story, the Hermits are given a new challenge or task. Do your best to reveal everyone's secrets and cause drama Enjoy the chaos! BirdishInsanity(Issa)

It's WW2, and Scar Goodtimes' life is falling apart. He's stuck in this bunker with random people, and none of them support his fantasies, or his mental escape. When his best friend Grian falls sick with Tuberculosis, Scar starts reading Alice in Wonderland to his friend to make him better and slowly finds himself falling deeper and deeper into the story, far beyond rescue, and trying to aimlessly rewrite his very existence. HERE IS MY WARNING FOR THE ENTIRE BOOK: THIS BOOK TALKS ABOUT WW2, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, DISASSOCIATION, BOMBS, DEATH, SUICIDE, TUBURCULOSIS, AND MORE. IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THIS, DO NOT READ!!!

Well, hello there! This is my Christmas special book and is meant to resemble a Hallmark- hopefully a little less cheesy! It will end once we reach Christmas (or New Years- depends on where I go with it) and I hope that you all stick around for the ride! _________________________________ Grian absolutely HATES Christmas. Scar absolutely LOVES Christmas. When the two meet, despite their differences, they can't help but find themselves attracted to the other. However, Christmas time is a time of stress just as much as it is of joy. Will the holiday season surpass Grian's expectations, or will it crash and burn just as he fears?

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Art isn't mine Grian is an exceptional news reporter, known for his sharp eye and fearless storytelling. His work takes him across the country-and sometimes the world-uncovering hidden truths, reporting from the heart of major events, and bringing stories to life with his engaging style. Whether investigating corruption, covering breaking news, or capturing the human side of a crisis, he always finds himself in the middle of the action. But when he takes a job in Hermit City, intending to settle into a quieter routine, he quickly realizes that the news never sleeps. As he dives into local stories, his keen instincts lead him to something-or someone-far more intriguing than he ever expected. And in a city where secrets lurk just beneath the surface, being an exceptional journalist might make him a target.

This the the SEQUEL to Smells Like Coffee, so ya miiiight wanna check out that one first ;) you guys asked for this, so pick your poison, dig your grave, buckle up, and another phrases you should do to prepare because i can't think of them right now, because i'm .... going to seriously need the support to do this. :D Friends → lovers → a chaotic duo thats gonna get through everything life (<me) will throw at them! And now for the real summary: (with spoilers for Smells Like Coffee!!) It's winter break for these lovesick fools and life could not be better! Well except for that maybe Bdubs is a little overexcited to tell Etho he loves him, and Etho is struggling to figure out how to properly ask Bdubs on a date before jumping into the title "boyfriends". I'm sure everything will clear up perfectly though, because they're gonna go ice skating together on New Years and no amount of awkward-texting-ness can stop their love! Maybe something else can though.... wonder what? Enjoy, and remember to get some damn sleep after each chapter if you are reading at midnight. :)